Designing for science
Established in 2017, Novus Space is a specialised research led architectural consultancy supporting research, teaching, innovation and enterprise strategies in Higher Education, Industry, Science Parks, Healthcare and Government.
Key services
— Laboratory design and planning
— Strategic design
— Peer reviews
— Brief development
— Bid Support
— User Surveys
— Space utilisation
— Feasibility studies
— Client Monitoring
Adrian Gainer
Adrian Gainer is an Architect, Director and founder of Novus Space and has 33 years of specialist experience briefing and designing scientific research, clinical, teaching and commercial facilities in the UK, Europe, U.S.A and the Far East. His experience includes biology, chemistry, physics, electronics and engineering sciences in Government, HE, Biotech, Healthcare and Corporate sectors.
— Research led designer with a thought leadership approach
— Experienced in scientific stakeholder and user engagement
— Strong track record in research facility design
— Global experience of complex laboratory campuses and projects
Adrian has a unique ability to manage and engage with stakeholders in the Science and Education field having been in the company of scientists, clinicians, researchers, academics and teachers through his whole professional life. He enjoys looking at the challenges from the user perspective and using his experience and knowledge to develop appropriate, lasting and effective solutions.
Novus: new
At Novus the emphasis is on new, forward looking next generation science, education and innovation space that responds to the trends and challenges in science and technology. It’s not about repeating what’s gone before but learning and evolving fitting and inspiring solutions.
Sectors
Novus Space works across the academic and commercial research science and technology sector advising on and designing spaces for University research and teaching, commercial R&D, incubators, grow on spaces and innovation hubs.
Integrated streams
The consultancy has four integrated workstreams
